Tag: Pakistan Judiciary
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IHC to Resume Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri Degree
Islamabad High Court Resumes Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri’s Degree The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearings today on a petition challenging the degree and qualifications of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri. The case has attracted attention from legal observers and political commentators who are closely watching how the court will handle…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in the Battle for Judicial Independence In Islamabad, a notable clash is unfolding within the judiciary as a quartet of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges refuses to bow to mounting pressure from within their own institution. The developing narrative centers on a concerted effort to safeguard judicial independence, even as…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Their Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Background: A Contested Landscape for the Islamabad High Court The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has long been a focal point in Pakistan’s struggle to maintain a balanced and independent judiciary. In recent months, a quartet of judges has emerged as a consolidated voice, insisting on reforms and institutional autonomy despite pressure from within their own…
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Judicial Reform or Political Tool? Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Questions Federal Constitutional Court
Background: The Debate Over a Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan has long debated how to reform its judicial landscape. A proposed Federal Constitutional Court has become a focal point of this debate, with opinions split on whether the move represents meaningful reform or a political ploy. Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Syed Mansoor…
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Constitutional Court Critics Call Reform a Political Move, Not a Genuine Change
Senior judge questions the basis of the proposed Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan’s judicial and political landscape is again in the spotlight as senior jurists weigh in on a controversial proposal: the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, a respected figure among the judiciary, has openly challenged the reform, arguing that…
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Judicial Reform in Question: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Critiques Federal Constitutional Court
Background: What is at stake in the proposed Federal Constitutional Court? The discussion around a Federal Constitutional Court in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with policymakers arguing that a higher constitutional court could streamline decisions and reduce backlogs. Critics, however, contend that the proposal risks undermining judicial independence and turning the court into a…
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SC’s Administrative Reshuffle Aims to Boost Institutional Efficiency
Overview of the Reshuffle The Supreme Court of Pakistan has initiated a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening internal governance and lifting the overall efficiency of the judiciary. In a move described by officials as essential for ensuring operational continuity, the court has made a series of senior-level appointments and reassignments across key administrative departments.…
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Islamabad High Court Rejects Bail in Kirpa Woman’s Burning Case
Background of the Kirpa Case The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected the post-arrest bail plea filed by Adil Mehmood, accused of burning his wife alive in the Kirpa area of the federal capital. A single-member bench, led by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, heard the plea as the court was presented with the victim’s…
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CJP Denies Justice Mansoor’s NOC for Yale Event Attendance
Introduction In a recent development that has stirred significant debate within legal circles, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Yahya Afridi, has once again denied Justice Mansoor Ali Shah permission to attend an international legal event at Yale Law School. This decision not only underscores the ongoing tensions within Pakistan’s judiciary but also raises important…